Much has been made about how Americans feel bad about the state of the economy, even though according to many broad-based statistical measures things are pretty good. It looks like that message has sunk in…
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Job creation showed little signs of a let-up in November, as payrolls grew even faster than expected and the unemployment rate fell despite signs of a weakening economy. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 199,000 for the…
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Automakers often display a warning in commercials when showing a car executing incredible stunts: ‘Professional driver on a closed course. Please do not attempt.’ But with deaths from car crashes rising every year, experts are asking if that…
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Prosecutors have charged a former employee of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars with stealing $22 million from the team and spending it on a condo, cars, cryptocurrencies, gambling, a $95,000 watch and more. According to documents…
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Wall Street CEOs say proposed banking rules would hurt small businesses, low-income Americans
Wall Street CEOs on Wednesday pushed back against proposed regulations aimed at raising the levels of capital they’ll need to hold against future risks. In prepared remarks and responses to lawmakers’ questions during an annual Senate oversight hearing,…
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McDonald’s wants to open more than 8,800 locations and add 100 million members to its loyalty program by 2027. The targets are part of the fast-food giant’s long-term plans to grow sales across its already sprawling…
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Wall Street CEOs say proposed banking rules will hurt small businesses, low-income Americans
Wall Street CEOs on Wednesday pushed back against proposed regulations aimed at raising the levels of capital they’ll need to hold against future risks. In prepared remarks and responses to lawmakers’ questions during an annual Senate oversight hearing,…
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A private Swiss bank will pay $122.9 million in back taxes and penalties after admitting it helped clients hide assets from the IRS between 2008 and 2014. According to court filings and the Justice Department,…
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Outcome of Hollywood actors’ contract vote could be close amid criticism over parts of deal
A new three-year labor deal between Hollywood’s actors and its film and TV studios could be made official within days, but not without vocal criticism that has stoked expectations of a close ratification vote. Members…
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Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire its rival Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at about $1.9 billion, as the companies make a push to expand along the West Coast. The purchase values Hawaiian Airlines at $18 per…